Bicycling to St. Ignace (and back). Say What?

What are we made of?  We are not sure, but we will find out.  We have always been conservative and safe.  But now at 47 years old (and 10), its time to step out of the box.  We decided to make this roughly 800 mile bicycle journey because it will push us physically and mentally.  It will keep us fit and get Charlie out from behind that blasted Xbox.  (Ha!)  We also hope to be inspired to make further changes in life.  There will be smells, people, sounds and other small things that go unnoticed in the sterile existence we have created.  There most likely be heat, cold and rain too.  lol.  If for some reason we don't make it to the Upper Peninsula, then that's OK too.  We will have one heck of an experience over 2 weeks of riding that will add to our journey in life.  We have a goal though.